Krummendiek pedals: Cycling for the future in the village!

Krummendiek pedals: Cycling for the future in the village!

Cologne shows how to pedal – in the truest sense of the word! The city is currently busy taking part in city cycling, an initiative that is already inspiring many municipalities in Germany. Spiegel explains how the whole thing works and why everyone is relying on their bikes right now. Not only is something done for health, but environmental awareness should also be increased. And where do cyclists in Cologne stand in competition with other cities and communities?

City cycling invites all Cologne residents to leave their cars behind and switch to cycling instead. It's not just about personal fun and physical activity, but also about healthy competition between the cities. The competition is intended to set an example for more sustainable mobility. In the best case scenario, this campaign will provide a lasting boost to cycling in the city and ensure increased visibility of the cycling population.

Cologne in competition

How does Cologne compare to other cities that also rely on the bicycle initiative? Cities like Munich also rely on innovative solutions to support cyclists. An interdisciplinary team from Munich University of Applied Sciences has developed the bike sharing solution “EasyBike” in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn Connect. These adjustments are intended to ensure that even those who are not digitally savvy have easy access. How the app works will be demonstrated during the test at the German Transport Center in Munich. This initiative surprises with its user-centered nature, which could also have a positive impact on cycling in Cologne Co-InnoLab.

The mobility transition that has been initiated in Germany should not be underestimated. It fundamentally changes how we move around the city. Strengthening cycling and the necessary networking of the physical and digital worlds are central building blocks for this. With a clear focus on promoting cycling, Cologne could actually benefit from these developments.

A look into the future

Especially these days it is important to focus on environmentally friendly mobility. Both initiatives such as city cycling and technological advances in the area of ​​mobility make a decisive contribution to this. The introduction of SPIEGEL's modular architecture "Polygon", which represents a comprehensive technical modernization after two decades, shows how necessary flexibility is in the digital space. These advances not only promote security, but also the scalability of new solutions Spiegel.

Overall, Cologne has the opportunity to establish itself as a pioneer in cycling. It remains to be seen how the competition will develop and which creative ideas will be presented. One thing is clear, however: cyclists in Cologne are on the right path, and city cycling could be the first step towards a future-oriented mobility culture.